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Alternative & Rock

• Aid & Effect – Making Things New [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Cameron Moore – Alpenglow
• JJ Weeks Band – Fool’s Gold [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Nineclub – Keep On [Single]
• Ryan Stevenson – No Matter What (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• FreeG – The Great Escape [Single]
• Georgian And Winnie Banov – Blisstronica 4

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Mark Lee Townsend – 1919: The Ballad of Rexford
• Jon Foreman – Run Free (Mt. Soledad Sunrise) [Single]
• Jonathan McReynolds – Cycles (feat.

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Skillet will be going out on tour with one of my faves, for KING & COUNTRY beginning in April. For dates and tickets click here.… Continued →

With the coming of I Am, one of the most influential metal bands in the scene has come to pass. What a big hole they leave in their absence. But let us get to the album that begins with the gang vocals yelling “Sleeping giant!” Preachcore Lives! begins the final album with a message to be left behind for the next bands to rise up. With phrases like, “Kingdom over everything,” “Recognition of the one true name,” and “Don’t perform for the crowd, but for the crown.”… Continued →

Eleventyseven in all their synth-pop glory have released a new music video for the track “Inside Out” which you can view below. The new album “Rad Science” is now available wherever you purchase fine music.… Continued →

Who remembers the goodness that was Chasing Victory? It wasn’t that long ago, was it? Well, today the band released a new track for your listening pleasure called…”Friends”. Along with the video, the band announced the release of their new ep, “Friends, Vol. 1” on Feb 9th, so you don’t have to wait long. The band already plans future volumes as well and has set up an online store with a plethora of merch HERE. Check out the video below and sound off in the comments!… Continued →

Although TAKE has been around for some time, this review will serve as an introduction to many. In the current climate of the long standing pillars of Christian metal being slowly eroded away with time, (Sleeping Giant, Haste the Day, For Today, Hands) it is vital that new bands come and pick up where they left off. Not only continuing Christian metal, but metal with such a strong stance in faith; this is where Take comes into play. The 2017 EP The Dead Will Rise is anthem of what can be accomplished in faith.… Continued →

David has announced an end to the much loved and adored Christian punk rock label, Thumper Punk Records. He started it as a music site in 2008 and we all watched it grow as a record label the past 10 years. Him and his label will be sorely missed but we commend him for wanting to devote more time to his family. It’s tough in this scene and I know exactly how he feel coming from my perspective. With my experience the past 18 years I can tell you honestly that I have thrown in the towel a few times, wanted to a few more times, and have been battling personal doubts about my work even more times.… Continued →

Chicago based Hardcore Punk band 2Minute Minor have announced a very special 50% off sale in their webstore to generate funds toward the recording for their upcoming album. Check out the sale right here and support these hard working gentlemen. New album is going to be a beast of a record!… Continued →

I am so excited to present to all of you, the very first single from Aid & Effect. Aid & Effect are a pop-punk band out of Canada that features former members of Hawk Nelson including Jason Dunn on vocals. Check out the song “Making Things New”, below. You can find out more info on the band here via Facebook.… Continued →

It is an exciting year for Joshua Fest as they return with a full festival lineup which includes some mighty fine bands. Check out the full lineup right here. Oh and there is a Slow Coming Day reunion show taking place at the fest this year (as well as a solo set by Orion Walsh). I think I heard somewhere that Light The Way are playing too.… Continued →

Fireflight have returned and will drop a new song titled “I Won’t Look Back” on February 9th. This powerful song was inspired by John 10:10 and arrives in the wake of the “Me Too” movement. It’s an empowering anthem meant to break the binds of those who have suffered abuse. Read the full press release below.… Continued →

Katharos is yet another project from Fire (Elgibbor, Fire Throne, Nuclear Blaze) on vocals and guitars, this time with help from drummer Taberah.  There is also some collaboration from former Frost Like Ashes members Sebat and Azahel for live dates. This recording is a single and ‘b-side’ and what we have here is no-frills, raw black metal.  No ‘atmospheric’ or ‘symphonic’ keyboards.  No overdubs or anything of the like.  This could easily pass as a release from the mid-90s Norwegian BM scene.  Appropriately lo-fi with hissed/snarled vocals and trebly guitars, this is great if you like first or second wave black metal.… Continued →

Pennylane guitarist and vocalist – David Tamaoka, has recorded some “solo” music under his own name for the past 10+ years, ever since his band went on an extended hiatus. His studio output has been slim to none as he has worked steadily on building his family and working with his Church there in Hawaii. Well I am excited to reveal that he has finally emerged with some “live” recordings (with more to come hopefully) and you can hear one of them below. There are rumors of a Pennylane “reunion” and a new release but we’ll just leave it at that.… Continued →

T-Bone has released a video for his new song “CHUURCH” which can be watched below.… Continued →

Death Therapy have released a new music video for the track “Slow Dance (With Death)”. Personally, one of my favorite tracks on the album, maybe my #1. Check out the video below and drop a comment with your thoughts!… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• ROLEMODEL – Fortunes [Single]
• Sucré – Inside [Single]
• Switchfoot – Live It Well (Live At The Palladium) [Single]

Pop & CCM

• Built By Titan – Broken Love (feat. Starxs) [Single]
• Emma Mullings – Here and Now [Single]
• FF5 – Fire On The Highway [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Witness: The Remixes [EP]
• Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me
• Mat Kearney – Kings & Queens [Single]
• Leanna Crawford – Crazy Beautiful You (Deluxe) [EP]
• The Rock Music – One More Time [Single]
• The Young Escape – Good Life (Loud Luxury Remix) [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Gui Brazil – Yhwh [Single]
• Levi Whalen – The Rough Edge EP
• Oh Snap It’s Luke! 

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You all need to give this new release from rising indie pop-rock band Oh, Eternity a chance. It’s an insanely awesome album filled with unforgettable melodies, vocals you can sing along with, and just enough “pop” where it’s not too overbearing. So many influences shine through on this release but if you were to make comparisons I’d say imagine a combination of Academy Is.., Plain White Ts, Edison Glass, Hearts Like Lions, My Epic, and Walk the Moon. It’s a diverse set of songs and an album I’m sure that many of you would welcome into your stereos.… Continued →

After returning a couple years back at Audiofeed Fest, newly reunited The Blamed is fast at work on their next release. Original members Bryan Gray and Jim Chaffin are back with with Sid Duffour, Jeff Locke, and new vocalist Glen “Wiley” Willis of October Bird of Death, and 2Minute Minor. The release seeks to bring together all the elements that you loved about the early Blamed tracks. Heavy, fast paced, and straight to the point. Stay tuned for continuing updates on the band and this release.… Continued →

There was a bit of confusion regarding the labeling and mix of the song “Titles” (by Dogwood) but now we unveil the full version of the song under the band name Saint Didacus. A more formal announcement is coming in the near future regarding this project featuring former members of Dogwood. The song has been posted on our bandcamp under the compilation and this is the correct version. I have made the song free to download for all the confusion. Check it out below. Thanks for the support.… Continued →

A really great pop/alternative punk band called THRE3 have released their new full length album “Do Or Die” through the independent label Raven Faith Records. Check out the full album below and make sure to support them by purchasing this via bandcamp.… Continued →

While his most recent album, Perception, was only released in October of last year, NF has already unleashed a new song and video which can be streamed below.  … Continued →

A really great new book has been released titled “Scene and Unseen: Flyer Art For The Lansing Underground” written by Alex Delavan. The book chronicles the many shows that took place at The Lansing Underground (Michigan) from the late 90’s until 2003 when the venue held their last event. A lot of bands you may recognize as having played this venue as well as a bunch of indie acts that probably should have gotten more notice. I was sent the promotional materials for this wonderful book and from the looks of it, seems to be very well detailed an informative piece of work.… Continued →

Check out the really cool new sounds of independent melodic punk act ROLEMODEL. They just released their debut song titled “Fortunes” that is available on Bandcamp here. You can also listen to it below via YouTube/Bandcamp. Recommended for fans of Make Do and Mend, Hot Water Music, (old) Menzingers, Dogwood, and Rise Against.… Continued →

I am proud to introduce a new hard rock band to all of you by the name of RELENT. These guys are just starting out in San Antonio, TX. but they have a very professional, polished sound and yet are still independent. They have a powerful message and a strong spiritual center, sharing the truth of Jesus with a hurting world. Their sound is sort of a mix of Korn, Spoken, Papa Roach, Disturbed, and RED. You can purchase the band’s debut two singles “Rise” and “Surrendered” right here via iTunes.… Continued →

You need to check out this amazing band called Not Beneath from Ohio featuring ex-members of Narcissus, Outcry, North Meadow Park, and Vessel. Complex, technical, heartfelt and spiritual heavy metal. This is a band you absolutely need to give a listen to. Check out their debut full length “memento mori” below (or right here on bandcamp). If you are into early Becoming The Archetype you’ll love this. Thanks Marco for the recommendation!… Continued →

Well loved and critically acclaimed 90’s alternative rock band, The Prayer Chain, have come out of retirement to announce a pressing of “Shawl” on vinyl for it’s 25th anniversary and 1 Live show which will take place in California this summer. The band has set a couple of stretch goals which will include another live show (Nashville, TN. in August) and a professional live audio and video recording if they hit $30k. Let’s support these guys and cheer on their out of retirement success, there is surely enough of us “old” guys and gals to make this whole thing worthwhile.… Continued →

I am proud to present the first demo recording by new band The Prettybads titled “Maybe I’m Not The One You Wanted”. This is a rough demo of a song that will appear on the band’s debut due out this year on their new label home – Thumper Punk Records. This female fronted punk rock band would appeal to fans of The Distillers, Ramones, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Blaster the Rocketman, Huntingtons, and Halo Friendlies. Stream and Download the song below or right here.… Continued →

Canadian progressive death metallers The Beckoning have been making noise since 2010.  This release combines two earlier demos—Desolate (2014) and War (2012) into one remastered full-length.  Truly progressive, this 4-song clocks in at over 29 minutes, making it either a very long EP, or a full-length with only 4 songs, depending on one’s perspective. While the formula has been done before—screamed/growled vocals + clean/operatic vocals + heavy riffing + melodic leads—it works well here.  Founder/drummer/vocalist Roy Turple pulls off the screamed and clean sung vocals, and when he chooses the latter approach, resembles Jimmy Brown or Eric Clayton. … Continued →

The press release labelled this as “Indie Folk Rock.”  And while that is mildly accurate, it certainly doesn’t tell you all you need to know.  Full disclosure: I’m a bit of 90s slacker kind of guy.  So indie rock to me means loud guitars, dissonant riffs, punk attitude and band photos that make it look like the members are made up of blind golfers.  Back then, Nirvana had come in and changed all the rules.  Alternative rock had overtaken the airwaves and become mainstream.  Indie rock was an even deeper underground version of alternative. … Continued →

You guys have to check out this brand new Sleeping Giant track titled “Preach Core Lives!” because it absolutely rules! The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “I AM” due out January 26th on the mighty Facedown Records. I hope you are all going to buy this album and give this band their proper farewell. Long live Sleeping Giant.… Continued →